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LT51 YJY

2001 Toyota MR2

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,842 mi
Last recorded87,842 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota MR271,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 YJY
MakeToyota
ModelMR2
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 87,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 87,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 85,296 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 84,375 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 84,375 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 83,104 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 83,099 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,445 miles

nearside rear shock leaking slightly

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 30 Jul 2019 80,205 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 78,308 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 73,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,026 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 70,026 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 66,114 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 66,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,678 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,021 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 55,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 50,339 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 47,954 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,902 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 41,201 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 37,265 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,893 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota MR2?

Based on 602,130 MOT tests across 48,586 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
3,018
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
48,586
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 36,842
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,398
parking brake recording little or no effort 26,783
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 19,194
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,393
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LT51 YJY is a 2001 Toyota MR2 in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Toyota MR2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 71,549 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota MR2 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 36,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT51 YJY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota MR2 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota MR2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 YJY registered?

LT51 YJY is a 2001 Toyota MR2, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is LT51 YJY safe to buy?

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